Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 carries 15 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model282 Captiva Bowrider
ModelExpress Cruiser 310 EC
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches126
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,040 lbs
Weight - Detail12,035 lbs. dry 13,635 lbs. wet
Weight - kg2739.7
Weight - kg6184.73
Weight - lbs.604
Weight - lbs.13635
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft. 8 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches68
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters10.13
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches399
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet33.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
Headroomnot available
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee